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March 8, 2024
Blog Post

By the Numbers: Exploring Women’s Presence in Canadian Colleges and Institutes

Canada has undoubtedly made significant strides in advancing gender equality, yet the journey towards full parity remains ongoing. Access to and representation in post-secondary education is critical here. Alongside global efforts to empower girls and... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Building Campuses of the Future | Growing Talent for the 21st century
December 6, 2023
News Release

Ten Campus Living Labs highlight strategies to integrate sustainability across campus activities

Ottawa, December 6, 2023 – Colleges and institutes across the country are demonstrating ways to think and act holistically on climate change by turning their campuses into living labs for sustainability. A new report by Colleges... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future
October 2, 2023
Blog Post

Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Reflect, Learn, Act

Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed on September 30th, is a day of profound significance. It represents our shared commitment as a country to acknowledge and confront the historical injustices inflicted upon Indigenous... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation
August 3, 2023
News Release

24 prizes awarded to climate champions in CICan’s ImpAct-Climate Challenge

Ottawa, August 3, 2023 – Twenty-four college and institute climate champions, including institutions, groups, and individuals, were recognized through Colleges and Institutes Canada’s first ImpAct-Climate Challenge. From February to May of this year, the challenge... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
April 24, 2023
News Release

CICan Announces its 2023 Awards of Excellence Recipients

Montreal, April 24, 2023 - Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) today announced the recipients of its 2023 Awards of Excellence, which recognize best practices and individual achievements from colleges and institutes across the country. Every... Read more
February 14, 2023
Blog Post

SDG Week Canada is coming to a campus near you!

Brought to you by CICan, SDSN Canada, and the Sustainability Hub at UBC, SDG Week Canada is a chance to showcase and accelerate the SDGs on college, institute, and university campuses in a coordinated, collaborative... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
May 12, 2022
News Release

Colleges and institutes to provide scholarships and other supports for Ukrainian students coming to Canada

Ottawa, May 12, 2022 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) announced today that, thanks to the generosity of its members, over 150 scholarships will be available to Ukrainian students coming to Canada to study as... Read more
July 24, 2019
Blog Post

Growth for Canada’s Tourism Sector

For many in Canada and around the world, the summer months are a time to take advantage of longer, warmer days and an opportunity to visit new places and experience new cultures. Did you know that... Read more
Topic: Growing Talent for the 21st century
October 25, 2017
News Release

Canadian colleges and institutes support education for employment in Kenya

Ottawa, October 25, 2017 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to announce that 17 member institutions have begun working on the new Kenya Education for Employment Program (KEFEP). The selected institutions will work... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Deepening Global Engagement